Mexico City is subsiding at unusually fast rates, according to satellite observations reported by multiple outlets. Space.com reports that the city is sinking by as much as 14 inches (about 36 centimeters) per year, placing it among the fastest-subsiding cities worldwide. Wired adds detail from a NASA-produced mapping of the ground motion, showing that subsidence is not uniform across the metropolitan area. In some locations, the mapped ground lowering reaches about 2 centimeters per month. Together, the reports indicate that different neighborhoods experience different rates of sinking, rather than a single consistent decline. The findings rely on satellite imagery and related geospatial measurements used to track subtle vertical changes in the Earth’s surface over time. The articles present the overall magnitude of the subsidence—tens of centimeters annually in the highest areas—while emphasizing spatial variability within the city.
Satellite data shows Mexico City sinking at rates up to 14 inches per year
Mexico City is subsiding at unusually fast rates, according to satellite observations reported by multiple outlets. Space.com reports that the city is sinking by as much as 14 inches (about 36 centime...
- Mexico City is subsiding and the sinking is measured using satellite data.
- Subsidence rates reach up to about 14 inches (around 36 cm) per year in some areas.
- NASA mapping shows the sinking varies across the city.
- In the highest-rate areas, ground lowering reaches about 2 cm per month.
- Multiple outlets describe Mexico City as among the fastest-subsiding cities in the world.
A new NASA map shows how the sinking of Mexico City is uneven, with areas registering up to 2 centimeters per month.
3 months agoMexico City is one of the fastest subsiding cities in the world, dropping by up to 14 inches every year.
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